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Vessel movements through Hormuz revealed
The U.S. Central Command announced that it targeted the container ship "Vila Nova" with two Hellfire missiles fired by a military helicopter in the Gulf of Oman, after the crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to sail toward an Iranian port. Despite this, AIS (Automatic Identification System) data showed that its declared destination was the Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates. The ship was moving from India toward the Gulf of Oman when it was attacked, resulting in damage that left it unable to control itself. The attack comes after the U.S. president spoke about the Navy's control over the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating security tensions and navigational risks in the region. Iran and Oman continue negotiations regarding maritime security in the strait, while ships remain vulnerable to military interference and potential mines.
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